Bike touring is hands-down, the best way to travel. It’s healthy, can be challenging, and you’ll see your travel destination in a completely unique way. But if you’re inexperienced, you might be a bit overwhelmed when you imagine bik ... More Details

A lot has changed over the centuries since the first bicycles were invented in 1817 by German Baron Karl von Drais. There’s no doubt that the invention of the bicycle has brought about much social change, freedom and fun to the masses, w ... More Details

By Amanda Wilks / Image Source Before taking off for your first mountain bike tour across beautiful countryside or grueling mountain trials, chances are you’ll want to have your pedaling technique properly practiced. Knowing how to pe ... More Details

Listen to long-time Lizard Head Cycling Guides friend Chris Solomon talk about his week-long experience on our Hayduke Trail MTB Tour with Rick Steves on the NPR show Travel with Rick Steves. Chris joins Rick at around the 32 minute mark in ... More Details

Please enjoy this journal and first hand account of the tour from a guest on our recent New Mexico Bike Tour. I arrived at 3:15 in Albuquerque, New Mexico after an uneventful trip from Atlanta. Checked in, made a liquor store run and waite ... More Details

We were saddened to learn that Cycle Oregon 2017 was canceled due to increasing regional wildfires. We ran a very similar route in late June and it was a fantastic tour, so we are sorry many folks will miss out on this one this year. We wis ... More Details

Big News Folks! Check out this Outside Magazine feature story & video about our Hayduke Trail tour across southern Utah. Much of this tour runs through the new Bear’s Ears National Monument. Enjoy! More Details

We have several discounted tour specials this summer and early autumn making it easier than ever to get away on the bike tour of your dreams! Sign-up for the following dates on these tours and receive a $250 discount! But register soon as t ... More Details

Here is a fantastic video made last week by guest Kyle Roepke on our Hayduke Trail MTB tour. Kyle took many incredible videos through the newly created Bears Ears National Monument as well as Canyonlands National Monument and Lockhart Basin ... More Details

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit. – Edward Abbey Wilderness. The Hayduke Trail certainly defines the meaning of wilderness as an 812-mile backpacking route through some of the southwest’s most rugge ... More Details

Life at Bike Speed!

Bike Tours: Lizard Head Cycling Guides leads some of the most spectacular Colorado Bicycle Tours and US-based bike tours anywhere. You'll go to places where the other guys don't, and we'll provide you with everything you need - lodging, routes, and an expert guide.

Road Bike Tours: Enjoy America's magnificent natural beauty on one of our many road bike tours. These unforgettable trips take you through vast deserts, tranquil rural landscapes and majestic mountains. We'll lead you on the road bike adventure of a lifetime.

Mountain Bike Tours: Navigating new territory on mountain trails can be challenging and time consuming. Lizard Head takes the hassle out of planning and offers unbeatable off-road tours that appeal to the most adventurous bikers. Leave the logistics to us. All you have to enjoy is the riding.

Bike Tours Colorado: Some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the country are right here in Colorado. Imagine standing atop a summit with a 360-degree view of only mountainous terrain. You then fly down a smooth single-track course on your sturdy bike. It's long but enthralling, challenging but inviting. That's a typical day one experience you'll enjoy if you ride in our "backyard."

Why Go with Lizard Head Cycling Guides?

There's no better way to travel than on two wheels. It's an active journey where you ride through incredible locales, stopping at fine eateries and staying at lodging ranging from economical to luxurious.

Lizard Head Cycling Guides takes clients of all levels on the bike tours of their dreams. Whether you're a weekend cyclist who wants to see fall foliage or a more advanced athlete who is eager to scale mountain ranges, we'll create a vacation experience you'll talk about for years.

Here's an example of an awesome holiday you could embark on...

One of our clients' favorite trips is the Glacier National Park Bike Tour. Ride as little or as much as you'd like. Ascend the challenging Going-to-the-Sun-Road and take in the astonishing vistas. Hike up roaring waterfalls or through verdant meadows bursting with wildflowers on the way to mountaintops. Then at the end of each day, relax and savor a specially prepared gourmet feast.

A fantastic option for lower intermediate to advanced cyclists, this 5-night journey includes comfortable accommodations while completing a total 150-300 mile ride.

So the hardest part about taking a Lizard Head tour may be choosing which trip you'll want to go on...

If that's the case, you can customize your own trip wherever we go. We'll gladly assist you in providing all your necessities, including vehicle support, guides, and thoughtful route advice.

Rest assured you'll find the biking vacation that's perfect for you!

Colorado's Bike Touring Company

Lizard Head Cycling Guides offers the best in Colorado Bicycle Tours, across the US and even Canada!

Lizard Head Cycling Guides provides vehicle-supported road & mountain bike tours through some of the wildest, most beautiful and inaccessible areas in the American West and beyond.

Enjoy sleeping in beautiful lodges, desert spas or camping beneath the stars. Delight in fine dining with one of kind local flavors.